Comments on: Riding Temperature Sweet Spot

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 20:26:53 +0000

Conchscooter: It could only be classified as a Riepe Adventure if you were jailed and tattooed against your will, or if the deputy was female and she ended up buying you breakfast the next morning.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 20:25:14 +0000

Charlie6: I have to confess to an easing of the ATTGATT in the heat of summer. I shed the armored overpants for jeans. I suppose a better choice would be to buy some Draggin Jeans. I wear everything else but those pants are so hot....

I hosed myself down last year before departing the BMW International Rally. Soaking wet. Ten miles later at 102F I was bone dry. Amazing.

By: Conchscooter

Conchscooter — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 09:41:57 +0000

I had a riepe episode today getting pulled over for passing a van on my wife’s Vespa 150. Wish I could have hit 110mph, then the sheriff’s deputy would never have seen me. Where’s my Bonneville when I need it?

By: Charlie6

Charlie6 — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 19:00:25 +0000

Hot weather riding takes higher motivation and some planning. Since ATGATT remains a requirement, I pack along the powered sprayer to wet things down as I ride though if it's hot enough like lately , all you end up doing is spraying heated water on yourself and while it does help briefly...all too soon you're dry and hot again.

Hot enough and not wetted down, feels like riding in a blast furnace doesn't it?

Going to try and find my wicking shirt and neck cooler for next set of hot days....today it's in the 70s and so I shall ride if only for errands.

Dom

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 20:11:36 +0000

Conchscooter: Are you saying you were riding 110mph in dry heat? Or dry heat at 110F? The first sounds like a Jack Riepe escapade…

I suppose I would feel like you do about a high temperature adventure — after the fact anyways. Reminds me of a sailing adventure that wasn’t so great while it was happening but remembered fondly later.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 20:09:06 +0000

karlu: That dry heat is a savior….*grin* I’ll have to look into a cooling vest. So far I just douse myself with the hose.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 20:08:09 +0000

RichardM: You’re in a completely different world. You have to grab opportunities when they present themselves. Is it snowing there yet??

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 20:07:11 +0000

Circle Blue: We are at the point here where rain is an issue for the farmers. Some rain and a drop of temperature would be a welcome change.

Riding in triple digit temperatures is brutal. At home in the shade is an attractive option....

By: Conchscooter

Conchscooter — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 18:58:05 +0000

I was riding in dry hot air last week near 110 and reminded myself I prefer the humidity in the nineties kn the Keys. As hot as it was it was a true adventure and I was happy to be out in it.

By: karlu

karlu — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 16:33:53 +0000

My condolences to you, Steve. Hot weather, and humid, is really uncomfortable. Of course, we've had triple digit temperatures for the past month and a half, but it's dry! Lol

You might consider a cooling vest like the one I have...it really does help keep you comfortable. Mine is a Joe Rocket Sahara vest. I've noticed it even keeps my head cool.

TaKe care and try to stay cool.

Regards,

Karlu
Las cruces,NM